Distance between Grand Island NE and Columbus NE
The distance from Grand Island to Columbus is 63 miles by road. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes and goes through Central City, Chapman, Clarks, Silver Creek and Duncan.
| Shortest distance by air | 62 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 63.4 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 1 h 9 min |
| Fuel amount | 2.2 gal |
| Fuel cost | 8.4 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Grand Island | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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US 30 12 mi, 13 min
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| Paddock | 12 mi | 13 min | 0.1 gal | |
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US 30 10 mi, 10 min
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| Central City | 22 mi | 24 min | 0.7 gal | |
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US 30 12 mi, 12 min
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| Clarks | 34 mi | 37 min | 0.8 gal | |
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US 30 12 mi, 13 min
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| Silver Creek | 47 mi | 50 min | 1.5 gal | |
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US 30 7 mi, 08 min
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| Gardiner | 54 mi | 58 min | 1.7 gal | |
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US 30 9 mi, 10 min
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| Columbus | 63 mi | 1 h 09 min | 2.1 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Grand Island to Columbus?
Fuel cost: 8.4 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 63.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.89 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Grand Island to Columbus?
Driving time: 1 h 9 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 57 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 1 h
- 6 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 7 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Grand Island to Columbus by land?
The distance between Grand Island and Columbus is 63.4 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Grand Island and Columbus respectively.
How far is Grand Island to Columbus by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Grand Island and Columbus is 61.5 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Grand Island and Columbus respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Grand Island from Columbus by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 7 min to cover the distance of 62 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 27 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Grand Island to Columbus?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 24 min to cover the distance of 62 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 28 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Grand Island and Columbus?
The halfway point between Grand Island and Columbus is Clarks. It is located about 2 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Clarks to Grand Island is 34 mi and driving will take about 37 min. The road between Clarks and Columbus has length 30 mi and will take approximately 32 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Grand Island in relation to Columbus?
Grand Island is located 62 mi south-west of Columbus.
Grand Island has geographic coordinates: latitude 40.92427, longitude -98.33869.
Columbus has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.42963, longitude -97.36843.
Which highway goes from Grand Island to Columbus?
The route from Grand Island to Columbus follows US 30.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- US 81: 1 mi